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//Introducing Aster//]
//Join Aldbert, A journalist, as he continues his task in interviewing the youths of Lindwood.
Wanting to get a better understanding of the cities culture and how it impacted the younger generations.
Meet Aster a young vulpine stablehand at the Sleeping Serpent Inn, only weeks before the start of his own journey.//
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[''~ Start ~''->Intro]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[''~ Credits ~''->Credits]]
^^''Warning:'' //This story is not optimized for mobile, please view it in horizontal for the best experience outside of PC.//^^
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The dragon sighed as he followed the old stone path, looking over his notes carefully, it had been a pretty long day... It was a bit problematic to interview random youths across the city, some accused the poor guy of having ulterior motives even! It wasn't his fault that the old bat who ran the paper elected that this should be the angle for his next report, still, he was struggling to see what she meant.
//"Lindwoods was shaped by those who came before, see how the youths of today view the city and how they spend their days... Not sure how this is supposed to help better understand the city but, whatever- Damn I'm hungry..."// The dragon grumbled to himself and placed a hand to his stomach, with a sigh he lifted his gaze to see a familiar sign down the road. 'The Sleeping Serpent'... //"Hmn... Might not be a bad place to get lunch, ah- Actually didn't that place have a stablehand or two? Guess I could kill two birds one stone with this... Eh, even then good food is good food."//]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Head Inside.->The Inn]]
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"What kind of work do you do here at the inn?"// The dragon asked with a little smile, electing to start simple and get to know the young boy fox a bit first... Although he was still a wee bit curious as to what Aster was.
The boy paused for a moment and seemed to think. //"Work? Well, usually I tend to the stables and keep them clean. If any travellers leave horses or other... Animals. I make sure to feed them, and that the water troughs are full."// The boy said with a quick nod.
//"Oh- I guess I also help clean inside as well, if it's a really busy night I do the floors and some dishes. Occasionally help run food and drink to tables but that isn't very often."// The young fox added, looking a bit proud of himself.
Aldbert chuckled a bit and gave the boy a nod. //"Hard worker than aren't you? Seems like you have a lot on your plate every day... But pays well doesn't it?"//
Aster nodded. //"I get some coin every week, plus the innkeeper's wife always makes us food. If I do extra work, I get more on top of that so it's not a bad setup."// The boy said with a bit of a smile.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["Us? That would mean you and the other stablehand correct?"->Childhood Friend]]
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"What Race are you? Never seen a foxkin before- Sorry if that seems rude to ask right off the bat."// The dragon laughed nervously while scratching his chin.
Aster seemed a bit taken aback by the question, shifting about in place quietly for a moment. //"Oh- Uh... It's okay, I get that a lot. The innkeeper tells me that I'm something called a Kinari- I guess they are from a different continent and aren't too common."// The boy said with a slow nod.
Sensing that he touched on a bit of a tender spot Aldbert stayed quiet for a moment before he continued, wanting to be careful with his words. //"I see, can't say I have ever heard the name myself so must make you a pretty special kid."// He said, chuckling in hopes of lightening the subject.
The young fox just quietly nodded, his gaze had drifted off to the side. It didn't seem like he really even heard Aldbert speak that time, so the dragon stood there in silence trying to think of something else...]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["So what continent do the Kinari come from?"->Another Land]]
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"Do you get a lot of compliments on your looks? You have some pretty striking features for a kid your age..."// The dragon spoke, giving the young fox a bit of a look over... Aster was pretty cute, with delicate features but still somewhat boyish with his figure.
The boy cocked his head for a moment, seeming to be a bit confused. //"Striking...? Oh, uhm yeah I guess I do sometimes. Kinari aren't very common in these parts... The Innkeep said my kind comes from another continent and that they aren't super common."// The boy said as he shuffled around in place awkwardly.
Aldbert paused for a moment- Seems that Aster misunderstood what he meant, so all he could do was chuckle a bit and nodded. //"Ahh an exotic boy huh? That's kind of cool, makes you pretty special doesn't it?"//
Aster seemed to blush a little bit at the compliment, laughing nervously in response and just giving the dragon a shrug. //"I guess...?"// The boy spoke, at least that compliment seemed to land...]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["So what continent do the Kinari come from?"->Another Land]]
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''Aster''(set: $Affection to it + 1)
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"Us? That would mean you and the other stablehand correct?"// The dragon said as he cocked his head, Aldbert did remember seeing a second boy working on the occasion but that was much less often.
Aster gave the dragon an equally quizzical look. //"Yeah? Me and Tonric, he works here as well. Uh... But he also does a lot of extra work at a farm just outside of the city, so I do extra here."//
Aldbert nodded.// "Oh, it must be nice to have a friend to help you when you need it though. So you both live here then?"// The dragon said, looking around the stables.
The boy just nodded, gesturing to a wooden ladder that led up to the second floor of the building. //"Yeah we both started here together, we sleep up above the stables. We get to save more money by doing that, instead of taking up one of the rooms."//
The dragon just nodded, staring up at the old wooden ceiling- He could see the gaps in the floor... But the roof itself seemed to be sturdy enough, it probably got cold out here though. //"I see..."//
Aster snickered. //"It isn't as bad as it looks, plus on really rough nights or during the winter we move into the inn itself they don't really mind."// The boy spoke, seemingly reading the dragon's concerned expression pretty easily.
Aldbert was a bit caught off guard but just laughed it off. //"Oh that's a relief, but it also makes sense... Okay then. What else, what else."// The dragon said tapping his chin.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What's the Innkeep and his wife like?"->The Innkeeper]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What do you do for fun in your spare time?"->Leisure Activities]]
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"So what continent do the Kinari come from? Dialect seems kind of familiar but, with so many people coming from all over to live in Lindwood can be hard to pinpoint some names heh."// The dragon asked, watching the boy closely.
Aster looked down to the ground for a moment, remaining silent before just shrugging. //"I think Yeuda said it was from the eastern continents, but not what one exactly."// The boy tried to explain, but it seemed that he didn't really know.
Aldbert seemed a bit deflated, but he at least still got some information. //"Ahh yeah that's pretty far... Bustling economy out there, a lot of spices and some minerals make it all the way here to Lindwood."// The dragon said with a little nod, he didn't want to ask how Aster ended up here... The topic of his bloodline seemed a bit sensitive, so it wasn't hard to guess he was on his own.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What do you do for fun in your spare time?"->Leisure Activities]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What's the Innkeep and his wife like?"->The Innkeeper]]
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"What do you think of Lindwood as a city? Like, as your home sure... But also as a whole."// The dragon asked, it was a question he asked every youth he interviewed- Or at least tried to.
Aster seemed a bit confused at first, thinking over the question... It was a wee bit open-ended up purpose. //"Well, as a home it's nice... I think I got pretty lucky here at the inn, but it's also really interesting too... Like, all of the trade coming to the city attracts a lot of interesting travellers."// The boy said with a nod.
Aldbert perked up a bit and nodded. //"Of course, Lindwood was a small town in the past but now it's a bustling hub of trade. Started attracting more adventurers and travellers from all over who come here to find things, guess that means you get some real oddballs here!"// The dragon laughed a bit.
Aster nodded, thinking for a moment before his eyes seemed to light up. //"Oh yeah! We get some real crazy people, a few folks from a caravan stopped in a month or two ago. They were all really loud and kind of... Extra, speaking in the third person and trying to get to know all of the other patrons. Really friendly, but got personal super quickly."//
The dragon continued to laugh. //"Ahh, foreigners... Pretty common here, but there are a lot of cultures out there. Sometimes things that are the norm for them are very strange to the people of Lindwood. But there aren't many cities that attract enough people to let you have that experience so often..."//]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["Makes you wonder what the wider world is like, doesn't it?"->Wider World]](set: $NoPants to 2)
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''Aster''
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''Character Name''
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''Character Name''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"What do you do for fun in your spare time anyway? You can't send every day working heh, what do you spend your hard-earned coin on?"// The dragon asked, a bit curious as to what Aster was working towards.
The boy shifted about in place. //"Oh...! Uhm, for the most part, I have been saving up so I could afford lessons in swordplay... I actually started them just last year, so a lot of my money goes towards that and the occasional treat I guess."// The boy said with a slow nod.
Aldbert paused for a moment, a bit caught off guard by what the boy said. //"Really now? Interesting choice, but can't say that's an awful thing to try and learn. Did you want to become a town guard some day- Oh, haha actually working here, an adventurer huh?"//
Aster seemed a bit flustered as he nodded. //"Yeah I know... It's pretty hard to actually become one, I have a long way to go. But the lessons are going super well, and I can do some extra work once I am better with a sword!"// The boy said with a confident nod, puffing up his chest a bit.
Aldbert chuckled and nodded. //"Well then I better not get on your bad side, I'd hate to end up feeling the wrath of your steel in the future."// THe dragon stuck his tongue out at the boy.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What do you think of Lindwood as a city?"->About Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What other jobs do you do to earn coin?"->Odd Jobs]]
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''Aster''(set: $Affection to it + 1)
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"So! What's the Innkeep and his wife like? I hear Rhut can be an old crab, but his wife is a pretty amazing cook... Must be nice getting to eat here often."// The dragon said, his stomach rumbling a bit again... He was a tad jealous.
Aster chuckled a little bit. //"Mr.Rhut seems to be a bit of a stick in the mud but he's a pretty nice guy, he's always making sure that it's fine out here. But yeah, Yeuda is an amazing cook. She always likes to try out new recipes from all over, so I get to try them on the occasion if I worked hard that day."// The boy said, a bit of a smile spreading across his face.
Food was a pretty good way to encourage someone to work hard, and this Inn was pretty well known for its exotic but approachable menu at times... Aldbert sighed, now he was really hungry! //"Haha, alright let's drop the food topic otherwise I may faint from hunger."//
The boy laughed a bit and nodded before his stomach also growled rather loudly. Causing a bit of awkward silence, before both Aldbert and Aster broke out into a good laughing fit.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What do you think of Lindwood as a city?"->About Lindwood]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What other jobs do you do to earn coin?"->Odd Jobs]]
]
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"What other jobs do you do to earn coin? Or do you only stick to stablehand jobs?"// The dragon asked, cracking a little grin at the question. He could think of a few things this fox would have a lot of luck doing...
Aster paused for a moment and thought, before just shrugging. //"I occasionally help travellers unload and load their carts... Uhm, but I guess that's still for the inn isn't it?"// The boy kept thinking.
Aldbert chuckled and nodded. //"Yeah kind of is, but really nothing else? Nothing in town or... Other things, with the occasional traveller?"// The dragon tried to insinuate, sometimes hard-working boys would do a lot of things for coin.
The boy just cocked his head, staring at the dragon for a moment in confusion. //"...In town or with travellers? I guess I have run a few deliveries, or on rare occasions picked something up in town for someone staying here at the inn."// The boy said with a nod.
The dragon snickered a bit, seems the boy hadn't really clued in or was purposefully acting oblivious. //"Fair enough, with all the people coming in and out of the city though... Must keep things pretty interesting, working at a place like this sounds pretty nice."// He said with a nod, before looking to the young fox intently.]]
(set: $Affection to it + 1)
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(if:$Affection > 2)[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["...Wanna make some easy silver?"->Pants Off]]]
](set: $NoPants to 2)
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''Aster''
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''Aldbert''
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(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aldbert bit his lip, debating for a moment before speaking. "...Wanna make some easy silver?" He asked as a sly grin spread across his face.
Aster perked up a bit and cocked his head. //"Silver? Uhh, maybe? What do you want me to do?"// The boy asked curiously, but he already seemed pretty interested.
The dragon chuckled, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small stack of eight silver coins. //"Yup, silver... And not much, just take your pants off for the rest of the interview."// The dragon asked, grin still plastered all over his face.
The boy's face went flush for a moment as he stuttered, seeming to be pretty caught off guard by the sudden offer. But his eyes quickly zipped to the coins... And then the dragon, then back to the coins again.
Aster quietly grumbled, shifting around in place for a good minute before... He started to strip! Right then and there, hesitantly gripping the waistband of his trousers to gently tug them down.
Aldberts eyes widened a bit as he watched, he expected to get told to leave for being a pervert- But these were a few coins he'd happily spend! He watched closely as the young fox slipped his bottoms down... Humanoid, uncut length coming right into view, seems the boy hadn't been wearing any underwear today.
The young fox huffed a bit, letting his pants drop down to his ankles before crossing his arms and looking up to the dragon with a cute mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.
Without any hesitation the dragon held out the coins to the boy, dropping them into Aster's hand when the young fox reached out for them. Chuckling a bit as the boy held the coins tightly to his chest. //"Nice... Not bad for a boy your age, you're really gonna grow up to be a beauty I bet."// The dragon said, biting his lip... He could feel his dick had already started to stiffen up in his pants.
(if:$Affection > 3)[The young fox was sporting a semi himself... Maybe he should push a little bit further...](if:$Affection < 4)[The boy looked a bit uncomfortable, perhaps he should leave it there.]]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(if:$Affection < 4)[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Continue with the questions.->Awkward Questioning]]](if:$Affection > 3)[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Pull it out and make a generous offer.->Pull It Out]]]
]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Electing to ease up on the young fox and not press further, perhaps he made him a bit too uncomfortable... So the dragon stood there for a moment, idly staring at the boy out of the corner of his eye. Perhaps if he went about his earlier interactions differently, he could have made Aster a bit more comfortable...
Aster stood there in silence, fidgeting around nervously. Occasionally moving to cover himself up before just seeming to not bother with it, looking at the coins in his hand with a little sigh.
The dragon chuckled, sniffing the air and catching a good whiff of the spices flowing from the inn only a few meters away. //"Ahh... Really smells good around here, hard to believe I'm in a stable. They must be cooking some pretty strong stuff haha, makes you wonder what kitchens in other countries smell like..."//
Aster perked up a bit, quietly listening to the dragon as he spoke. Holding the coins closely to his chest, but he didn't seem to try and pull his pants back up. The way he was holding the coins was somewhat protective so he obviously didn't want to risk having to give them back...
Aldbert looked towards the inn and snickered. //"Don't worry those are yours now... Hey, what's it like working here really? You get to meet so many people venturing from all over the world, you must hear so many different stories..."//]]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["Makes you wonder what the wider world is like, doesn't it?"->Wider World]](set: $NoPants to 1)
](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertBottomlessBNR.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Scenes/AsterBribed.png>
Aldbert casually lifted up the coins in his hand, gesturing them side to side until the golden glint caught the young foxes eye while gently resting his other hand on the boy's head, running it through Asters messy unkempt hair.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Enjoy It...->Almost Get Caught]]
]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterBNR.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"So, what do you want to make of your future?"// The dragon asked, watching the young foxes' expressions closely. //"In a town like this, I think a boy like you could easily find himself at a crossroads with many possibilities, heh..."//
Aster stared at the ground quietly for a good little while before finally speaking up. //"I... Have no idea, I want to get strong enough to travel... I want to see, well everything? I want to learn a lot as well... I just don't know where I would start."//
The dragon chuckled and walked over, giving the boy a gentle pat on the shoulder. //"Don't worry about making that choice right now, take some time to think it all over carefully. Just do what feels right when it comes to it, eh?"// Aldbert said with another reassuring pat.
The boy slowly nodded, looking up to the dragon with a quizzical look. //"Alright, So uh... Was this a part of your questions?"// He asked with his eyebrow cocked?
Aldbert blinked for a moment then shrugged as he stepped away from the young fox and started back towards the door. //"Dunno, I didn't have many specific ones to ask. I just asked what felt right."//]]
=|=
(if:$NoPants is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>](if:$NoPants is not 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterInterview.png></div>]
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Bid The Young Fox Farewell.->Farewell]]
](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertBottomless.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aldbert grumbled a little bit and nodded to himself, electing that attempting one last push wouldn't hurt. The dragon reached down and unbuttoned his pants, casually pulling his semi-erect length right out into the open. //"Three gold, all yours if you suck it."// He said with a playful wink.
The young fox looked a bit taken aback by the advance, the boy paused for a moment. Staring at the dragon's stiffening dick, it was much larger than his own. The boy gulped and brought his gaze up to meet Aldberts. //"Wait... Three gold?"// He asked, biting his lip.
The dragon nodded, reaching into his pocket with one hand and pulling out a few shimmering golden coins. His other hand reached down to grab his own dick and hoist it up towards the boy. "Yup..." He said, stepping in from the doorway and resting his back against the old wooden wall of the stable, watching the boy closely.
Aster stared at the dragon, then let his gaze drift over to the coins... This wasn't how the boy thought these questions would go, but with a little gulp, he stepped forward and hesitantly dropped to his knees in front of the dragon.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Let The Boy Work.->Stable Blowjob]]
]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aldbert smiled a bit, quietly sighing. //"Makes you wonder what the wider world is like, doesn't it?"// He asked, talking about this was a bit nostalgic for him.
Aster tilted his head at the question. //"What do you mean, wider world...? Like... Outside of Lindwood?"// The boy asked, though despite asking he seemed to realize what the dragon meant moments later.
//"Beyond that, past just Legalia and even the Shattered Isles. Think about it, The Grand Continent, Ardglas the city of adventurers and the Witcheswood. Then over on Dominus with its untamed wilds and the vast sands of Hie'ra."// The dragon rattled off for a moment, continuing as his gaze drifted to the window.
//"Even here on Legalia, you have the frozen lands above Wheldrake. The scorched mountains of Nuxvar and the Endless Bog here in Nahtgawr. Not to mention the Spiritwilds inside of Coronam... The world is vast, and filled with different cultures."// The dragon sighed a bit, tapping his fingers on the old wood of the stables before looking to Aster.
The boy was lost in thought, he looked a bit amazed at what Aldbert had said... Aster was still on the younger end, despite wanting to be an adventurer he obviously hadn't really thought beyond the walls of the city he called home.]]
=|=
(if:$NoPants is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>](if:$NoPants is not 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterInterview.png></div>]
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["So, what do you want to make of your future?"->The Future]]
](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The sounds of the establishment's unique clientele spilled out of the windows and filled the streets, it was the closest inn to the city gates so... Many adventurers stopped here. It was always a bustling and lively place, the owner was a retired adventurer themselves so the familiar scent of exotic spices filled the dragon's nose as he pushed the door open and stepped inside- The dragon's stomach rumbling again, recipes collected from all over the world, that's what The Sleeping Serpent was known for.
Aldbert made his way towards the counter, briefly having to stop as a waitress rushed past him with a large platter of assorted food. His gaze stayed on the platter for a moment, different meats and pastries. Some recognizable while others looked as exotic as they tasted, Aldbert shook his head and snapped back to reality before walking up to the counter and leaning against it.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Call The Innkeep.->Order Up]]
]
=|=
(align:"==>")[<https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/NPC/X.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Hey Old Man, can I get whatever the special is today?" The dragon asked, tapping his hand on the counter with a grin.
An old half-orc sighed, turning his gaze to the dragon with his eyebrow cocked. //"Aldbert... What brings you here today? Chasing another story?"//
The dragon chuckled and shook his head. //"No no, just here for something to eat. Been on my feet all day and was in the area- I am working on something but it's nothing major... Just something the old bat has me on."//
The innkeeper nodded, crossing his arms. //"Alright, don't cause any trouble then... Ah, as for the special we have some Nuxvarian Meat Pies today and a stew that accompanies it. Will be a little bit until the next batch is done though, fine waiting?"//
Aldbert nodded. //"Yeah, that's fine... Ah, hey whatever happened to those stablehands of yours? Can't say I have seen them around recently."//
The half-orc paused for a moment, giving the dragon a skeptical look before he spoke. //"...Aster and Tonric you mean? They still work here, one has been taking extra work out at a local farm though... Aster is usually around, I believe he is cleaning today... Why do you ask?"//
The dragon raised his hands, giving the innkeeper an innocent smile. //"No need to look so protective, just supposed to ask the local youths how they spend their time in Lindwood nothing else. Do you mind if I pester your employee while I wait?"//
The innkeeper grumbled a bit, staring at the dragon for a few minutes before just quietly sighing and giving him a nod. //"I suppose, it's up to Aster himself though, check out back he's probably in the stables."//
Aldbert chuckled to himself and got up, giving the old half-orc a nod before turning from the counter. //"Don't worry, I will be good."// He said, waving as he made his way towards the door- He had some time anyway!]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Check Out Back.->Locating A Foxboy]]
]
=|=
(align:"==>")[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/NPC/X.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aldbert stepped back outside, humming to himself quietly while following the old stone wall around back. Seeing as he had to wait, he may as well spend a bit of time doing a little bit more work... His ears perked up as he heard a rustling sound, followed by a grunt coming from the open stable doors.
Quietly clearing his throat the dragon stepped in and knocked on the old wood, looking around. //"Heya, looking for an Aster?"// The dragon asked, his gaze drifting off to the side. Spotting a young white-furred boy who was lifting up hay with a pitchfork and putting it in a pile.
The young boy turned, looking to the dragon with a confused expression. He had a slender frame and bright green eyes- Was probably going to grow up to be one hell of a looker someday.... //"Uhm, yes.?"// Oh he was speaking.
Aldbert cleared his throat and stepped in. //"Heya, the names Aldbert. I was wondering if you'd be down to chat a bit. I'm doing some research, asking the youths of the city what they do and how they feel about Lindwood, couple silver in it for ya even."// The dragon said as he flashed a toothy grin.
The young fox's eyes lit up for a moment at the mention of coin, his ears twitching a bit as he looked down to the pitchfork before setting it aside. //"Oh, uhm alright I guess. What sort of questions did you have?"//]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Start The Interview!->Interview]]
]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterInterview.png></div>
''Aster'']
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Aldbert chuckled and nodded, reaching into his pocket and taking out a few coins and holding them up. //"Nothing major, just a few things about your life."// The dragon said before holding out the handful of silver coins.
Aster still looked a little bit skeptical, but with a nod, he reached out and took the money from the strange dragon. Looking them over closely before quickly shoving the coins into his pocket //"Alright, well ask away. I have a lot of work to do still so I can't take a super long break."//
The dragon nodded, leaning against the door frame with a little grin. //"No problem I have some food on the way... Alright, let me see how should I start..."// Aldbert stood there, scratching his chin while thinking.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What kind of work do you do here at the inn?"->Work]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["Do you get a lot of compliments on your looks?"->Misunderstanding]]
(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[["What Race are you? Never seen a foxkin before."->Race]]
]
=|=
<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterInterview.png></div>
''Aster''(set: $Affection to 1)
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/Logo/SmallLogo.png></div>
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''~''
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(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")(link-undo:"Return")
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=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[//"But, honestly I think that's enough questions for now. Was a pleasure talkin' to ya Aster. Gave me some stuff to work with I think... Heh, enjoy the coin and stay out of trouble."// The dragon waved as he started out of the door.
He heard Aster step forward for a moment, before falling silent again. As Aldbert made it to the door that led back into the inn he saw the boy lean out from the stable door and wave. //"Goodbye, I hope I was able to help a little bit!"//
The dragon chuckled and waved back, giving the boy a nod before heading back inside to claim his lunch. He had met a pretty interesting kid today... But, he still had a lot of research to do before he could satisfy the old bat that had sent him out to do this.
With a happy sigh Aldbert sat down at the counter, warm food soon placed in front of him by the innkeeper. A quick thanks and a few coins set on the table and the dragon was happily eating his food... Rich and delicious, a common dish made with uncommon spices, a wonderful treat for a job well done.]]
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(align:"==>")[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/NPC/X.png></div>]
]
|==|
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Fin->Ending]]](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/Logo/SmallLogo.png></div>
//A Fragment of Possibility is a large-scale interactive story project I am working on, this is a little tale written up to help introduce the protagonist of the upcoming project- Astor, who manifests a crystalline shard said to represent countless possibilities for their future.//
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(link: "Back to Start")[(reload:)]
(if:$Lewd is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Scenes/AsterBribed.png>]](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertBottomlessBNR.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The dragon groaned happily, watching the young fox pick up the pace once he was reminded of the coin. Keeping it held up to encourage Aster, Aldbert shifted side to side before leaning his back against the old wood with another grunt. //"D-damn... Been a while since I got any haha, don't worry I won't take long~"//
The dragon said, hearing a door open in the distance and the familiar voice of the innkeeper call out //"Oi! Aldbert you out here? Your food is ready... Damnit, did he wander off- He better not be causing problems."// The man said as he stepped out into the open.
Asters eyes went wide, but instead of being allowed to pull back the dragon grabbed onto his head and pushed himself deep. Snickering and letting out a shhh as the man leaned to the side and peered out the window close by, looking to the old half-orc with a mischievous look. //"Be there soon~ Your stable boy just ran off to take a leak, just wanted to give him some coin to thank him for his help."//
The half-orc stopped in his place, visible from the window the man crossed his arms and let out a grunt. //"...Alright, don't take too long. No complaining if the food gets cold."// The man said before he shook his head and turned, walking back through the door and closing it behind him... Not noticing that the dragon was moving the boy's head back and forth still with his hidden arm.
Aldbert let out a mixture of a groan and a sigh as he turned back to Aster and laughed. //"Damn, that was close... Pretty hot though, hehe... Shit, I'm already so close. Better prepare yourself, kid."// The dragon said with another happy groan.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Let The Boy Have It.->Gulp It Down]]
]
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<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterBNR.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
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(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertBottomlessBNR.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[Not wanting to leave his food unattended for long, the dragon didn't hold back. Pulling the boy's head right down to the base with a happy grunt- This fox, either was naturally good at this... Or was a bit more experienced than the average twerp?
The thought in the end just drove Aldbert that much crazier, hearing the young fox below him grunt and whine on his cock. Eyes still locked on the coins in Aldberts hand, even as it fell to the side. The boy continued to suck and slurp like a proper whore would at the promise of money.
Aldbert gritted his teeth and felt a shudder run down his spine, he was getting way too into this- But there was no going back now, he let himself teeter past the edge and pulled the young boy's head back. Leaving nothing but the head of his own cock in Aster's mouth the dragon grunted out. "Swallow it all." Just as the first pump of seed fired directly into the boy's mouth.
Aster's eyes widened, unable to pull back any further he was forced to sit there as the dragon's cum filled his mouth. He could have to spit it out, but Aldbert's words and the memory of the promised gold made the boy forge ahead, his eyes closing slightly with the first //gulp//. The boy sat there on his knees, fed two good mouth fulls before the dragon finally seemed satisfied- Letting out a content sigh, hand falling away from Aster's head.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Wrap It Up->Until Next Time]]
]
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<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterBNR.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
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=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertBottomlessBNR.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)[The young fox sat there on his knees for a moment, staring down at the dragon's impressive size. His ears twitched at the clink of the coins in Alberts hand before he wrapped one of his hands around the base of the dragon's shaft and leaned in. Without questioning how to do this, the young fox slipped the other male's dick right into his mouth and reluctantly got to work.
Aldbert felt the pleasurable warmth of the boy's tongue brush against his sensitive cock, letting out a happy little sigh. //"Damn... Guess ya did do some extra work didn't you?"// The dragon said with a snicker.
The young fox looked up at the older male with a mixture of embarrassment and shame as more of Aldberts dick slipped deeper into the boy's mouth, a muffled whine escaping the boy's maw before he looked off to the side and just started to bob along the dragon's length at a steady pace.]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Hold The Coins Up, Encourage Aster.->Coins]]
]
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<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aster/AsterM.png></div>
''Aster''
(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]]
|==|(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[
=|=
(align:"<==")[<div class='story-sidebar-image'><img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/Aldbert/AldbertFC.png></div>]
''Aldbert''
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]
=||||=
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(b4r:"dotted")+(b4r-colour:white)["Hahah... Wow, alright kid you earned this for sure." Aldbert said as he held out the coins, placing them in the young fox's hand before letting his body go limp for a few more seconds, enjoying the afterglow of his orgasm.
But- His stomach rumbled again, with a little sigh the dragon straightened his back and looked down to Aster. The boy had already moved over to his pants and was getting dressed again, but the fox did spot the brief outline of the kid's own erection before it vanished behind the fabric.
With a little snicker, the dragon shook his head, contently stuffing his softening cock back into his pants and buttoning them back up. "Alright, I think I'm satisfied with this interview..~ Thanks again Aster, heh... Perhaps I will see you again." The dragon winked, leaving it there as he turned to leave the stables without saying anything else.
Aster didn't say another word as the dragon left, watching the dragon from the window quietly until he ventured back into the inn through the side door, leaving to claim his long-awaited meal.
The dragon ventured down the hall and reentered the main room, with a happy sigh Aldbert sat down at the counter, warm food soon placed in front of him by the innkeeper. A quick thanks and a few coins set on the table and the dragon was happily eating his food... Rich and delicious, a common dish made with uncommon spices, a wonderful treat for a job well done~]]
(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Wrap It Up->Ending]]
](set: $Lewd to 1)
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<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Cutout/NPC/X.png></div>]
|==|(if:$Affection is 1)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/0S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 2)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/1S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 3)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/2S.png></div>](if:$Affection is 4)[<img
src=https://detentionwriting.neocities.org/Resources/FragmentResources/Progress/3Star/3S.png></div>]
(b4r:"double")+(b4r-size:2,3)+(b4r-colour:#66d9e8)[(link-undo:"''~ Back ~''")]